Children are taken so seriously as art audiences that there is now a biennale – the art world’s favourite format for high-profile, highbrow contemporary art showcases – dedicated to them.
The first Children’s Biennale in Singapore, which opened on May 20 with the theme of Dreams And Stories at the National Gallery Singapore, showcases 10 installations aimed at children of all ages. While the works may be brightly coloured or interactive – which is typical of art aimed at a young audience – they also often have strong conceptual underpinnings.